Explore how machine learning is reshaping industries, from AI to predictive analytics.
E-commerce
In a strategic push to differentiate itself in the increasingly crowded generative AI market, Perplexity is doubling down on AI-powered commerce, announcing a new partnership with PayPal that enables users to complete purchases directly within its chat interface. Starting soon, U.S. users will be able to shop, book travel,
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Databricks, a leading data and AI platform, has announced the acquisition of Neon, a fast-growing startup developing a serverless, open-source alternative to AWS Aurora Postgres. The deal, reportedly worth around $1 billion, marks Databricks’ latest strategic move to strengthen its capabilities in supporting AI-native applications. Founded in 2021 by former
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Amazon is deepening its presence in Saudi Arabia with a strategic partnership alongside Humain, an artificial intelligence startup recently launched under the auspices of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The two companies will collaborate on developing an “AI Zone” in the kingdom—an initiative valued at more than $5
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity AI, a rising player in the competitive artificial intelligence search space, is in late-stage discussions to secure $500 million in funding at a $14 billion valuation, according to a source familiar with the matter. The round will be led by Accel, a prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firm, though
Wearables
Apple is ramping up its chip development efforts to support a new wave of products, including smart glasses aimed at challenging Meta's dominance in the wearables space. The tech giant is working on a new class of processors designed to power devices ranging from AI servers and high-performance
Software Development
OpenAI is taking another major step in evolving its AI assistant, ChatGPT, into a more powerful research and development tool. On Thursday, the company announced a new feature for its AI-powered "deep research" tool—an integration with GitHub, now available in beta. This marks the first official “connector”
Semiconductors
Imagination Technologies has launched its E-Series graphics processing units (GPUs), a next-generation family of processors designed to redefine how graphics and AI workloads are handled at the edge. Combining cutting-edge performance with energy efficiency, the E-Series marks a major step forward in on-device intelligence for markets like automotive, mobile, and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Stripe, the global fintech powerhouse, made a splash at its annual Stripe Sessions event on Wednesday, unveiling a wave of new products and capabilities that signal its growing ambition in AI, digital payments, and global financial infrastructure. AI-Powered Payments Take Center Stage Leading the announcements was the launch of Stripe’
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Anthropic has announced the launch of a new web search API for its Claude AI models, allowing developers to build applications that can access real-time, web-based information. This marks a significant step in making Claude a more dynamic, up-to-date assistant capable of retrieving the latest facts, data, and insights from
Robotics
Amazon has introduced a new advanced warehouse robot named Vulcan, designed to handle goods with a sense of touch. Equipped with two robotic arms, Vulcan can feel its way through tasks using force sensors, making it one of the company’s most sophisticated robots yet. A Robot That Feels Before
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Netflix is officially rolling out a new AI-powered search experience that allows users to discover content using natural language prompts. The feature, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, was unveiled during the company’s tech and product event on Wednesday, following recent hints during its earnings call. Conversational Search, Built for
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Design platform Figma has unveiled a major product expansion aimed at transforming how teams create websites, applications, and marketing content. With new AI-powered tools—Figma Sites, Figma Make, Figma Buzz, and Figma Draw—the company is positioning itself as a serious competitor to Canva, Adobe, and AI-driven website builders like